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Description: The Diocese of St. Cloud today released a list of 33 priests who, Bishop Donald Kettler said, have served in the diocese and "likely abused minors."
Twenty-one of the priests, according to the d...

The Diocese of St. Cloud today released a list of 33 priests who, Bishop Donald Kettler said, have served in the diocese and "likely abused minors."
Twenty-one of the priests, according to the diocese, are dead.
Four currently live in Collegeville.
One priest lives in St. Cloud.
Another lives in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and one lives in New York City.
The diocese doesn't know the whereabouts of five of the priests on the list, according to a news release. The information released today includes the parishes where each man served, but not when.
More at MPRNews.org: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/01/03/catholic-church/st-cloud-diocese-releases-list-of-priests

Press Release

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+Donald J. Kettler Bishop of Saint Cloud January 3, 2014 For immediate release……………
When I became Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in November 2013, I immediately began connecting with people, familiarizing myself with policies, and reviewing important documents that I am responsible for as Bishop. Part of that process has involved reviewing files regarding claims of sexual abuse of minors by clergy who served in parishes within the Diocese of Saint Cloud. I am struck by the courage and strength of the victims of abuse who have come forward. And I am impressed with the pastoral responses of my predecessors. So in mid-December, I decided to release the names of those clergy. Therefore, I asked my senior staff to make certain I had a complete list of all the clergy who had likely abused minors. It is my intent to continue to provide a pastoral response to such abuse. In that spirit, I am now disclosing a list of all clergy identified, to date, who were likely involved in the sexual abuse of minors. I am also disclosing the parishes where each of those clergy served within the Diocese of Saint Cloud. The list includes Diocesan priests as well as clergy who are members of religious communities who served in parishes in the Diocese. Additionally on this list are the names of several men of a religious community from outside the Diocese who served in schools within our Diocese. It is my hope that the release of these names will provide validation to those victims who have been sexually abused and have already come forward. I pray it will also give strength to those who have remained silent and allow them to come forward. The following statement is a part the Sexual Misconduct policy for the Diocese of Saint Cloud: If someone has sexually abused you or exploited you, and you feel that the time is right to come forward, there are professionals you can talk to about your experience. They can assist you in getting the help you need. You do not have to face or name your abuser. You don’t have to give any information you are not comfortable disclosing. It does not matter how long ago the abuse was. Assistance is available to you Contact information: Assistance Coordinator: Roxann Storms, MSW, LICSW, FT (320) 529-4615 (Confidential Line)